The Secret World of Dragonflies | Short Film Showcase

National Geographic
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The colorful, acrobatic dragonfly may seem familiar, but this stunning macro film reveals the mysteries behind its metamorphic life cycle—and some surprising adaptations. See more from filmmaker Andy Holt. …Show more
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The fact that they spend most of their life underwater was eye-opening to me. Thanks for a beautiful and educational video.
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I have a real fondness for these insects. It started for me one day when my crew got a job nearca wooded area early in the morning with a layer of morning dew. We were being eaten alive by mosquitoes for hours. They were relentless to the point we were going to shut down operations. Then out of nowhere a small swarm of dragonflies appeared. Almost instantly the mosquitoes stopped biting. Even with the mosquitoes gone the dragonflies hung around and allowed us to complete the job. Loved those little fuckers ever since that day! 😆
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My god this was an amazing video, kudos to the film maker, camera man, narrator and others who made this video happen. Keep up the good work.
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I can actually ‘pet’ a blue dragonfly out near my pool!! He seems to have a personality & perches on one specific reed & lets me stroke his wings & tail. He is just so cool! I love 💕 him
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Even if you think these things are scary looking, just remember that they eat flies and gnats and other tiny insects that annoy you on a hot summer day.
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Fascinated by dragonflies and had no idea they live about 2 years under water as nymphs before emerging as dragonflies for about a month before mating and dying! The insect world is as strange as deep ocean life.
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What an amazing filmography. My respect for the camera persons
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This quiet, gently presented short is chock full of well-researched secrets. Thank you for a beautiful and informing presentation.
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Wonderful, I would love to be a professional wildlife camera person filming insects like this. I did capture some dragonfly's today but my lil old cheap camera equipment isn't up to this standard. Always had fascination with insects, they're far more interesting than people.
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So informative! I didn't know all of this. Thank you a lot. Dragonflies have been a mystery for me. They have a darker and unique life than the others...they're beautiful anyway 😊
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So neat seeing there is a world within our world. Such colorful beautiful animals
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An enjoyable short film. It's got fantastic visuals. I love dragonflies!
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Just experienced the variegated meadow hawk migration at the Oregon coast. It was wild! Hundreds of the species all over the beach right at the wave break. Super fascinating!
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Wow!!!! If it wasn't for YouTube... I would have never known that dragonflies start out as water bugs. 😵😵😵 Mind-blown
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Great in-depth camera work and a fascinating perspective on this creature!
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this was absolutely amazing, i hope they do a series of more insects
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Truly magnificent creatures, and they feed on mosquitoes too which is a plus.
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What an absolutely lovely film. The understated narration explains the sequences without intruding and the photography is outstanding. It must have taken forever to make, but how better could you spend your time? Thank you.
Dragonflies are beautiful 🐉🐲 Its amazing how they learn to fly right away
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Last weekend I sat in the Potomac River, Maryland, USA and watched up to 12 damsel dragonflies sit on my leg. I was intrigued by them and wanted to learn more. Thank you so much for making this film! My appreciation for this seemingly delicate insect has broadened thanks to you.